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PHSO Casework Decisions

4,437 published decisions 3,745 Health (NHS) 692 Parliamentary 17% upheld or partly upheld Range: Apr 2021–Aug 2026

Published casework decisions from the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman. PHSO selects a subset of completed investigations for publication. These 4,437 decisions represent approximately 1.4% of the 319,011 total complaints received across the same period. Source: decisions.ombudsman.org.uk.

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Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · P-004923

Decision 26 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Dr L complained about a lack of follow-up on high eye pressure and a pleural effusion, inappropriate eye drops, delayed chest drain, and lost dentures.

A practice in the Kirklees area · P-004934

Decision 26 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mrs F complained the Practice did not give her father the choice of receiving end-of-life care before he died, causing him to suffer terribly.

Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) · P-004922

Decision 26 February 2026UK GovernmentOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mr C complained Ofgem refused his BUS funding application because his property had received a grant for a biomass boiler, despite him being the new owner.

Home Office · P-004930

Decision 26 February 2026UK GovernmentOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mrs A complained about the Home Office’s decision that she was not entitled to compensation under the Windrush Compensation Scheme and a cold call she received.

Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board · P-004924

Decision 26 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mr M complained about delays in referrals, rejected funding requests, and lack of involvement in the triage process, leading to a worsening condition.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust · P-004931

Decision 26 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Ms A complained the Trust failed to investigate and act on her brother's abdominal swelling after surgery, leading to a bowel split, septic shock, organ failure, and his death.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · P-004912

Decision 25 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Not Upheld

AI-generated summary Miss C complained about failures in her father's end-of-life care, including incorrect placement, inappropriate treatments, and repeated requests to mobilise when he was too weak.

A practice in the Newcastle upon Tyne area · P-004914

Decision 25 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Miss P complained the Practice issued her a warning letter and unfairly removed her from its patient list after she complained about a GP.

Legal Aid Agency · P-004913

Decision 25 February 2026UK GovernmentOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mr A complained the Legal Aid Agency failed to make a direct referral, provide reasonable adjustments, and respond adequately to his complaints, leaving him unrepresented.

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust · P-004903

Decision 25 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Miss G complained about long waiting lists, refusal of EMDR therapy without group sessions, and inadequate complaint handling by the trauma service.

HM Courts and Tribunals Service · P-004910

Decision 25 February 2026UK GovernmentOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mr A complained HMCTS' Cloud Video Platform failure prevented his hearing, causing financial loss and distress due to additional barrister fees.

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust · P-004921

Decision 25 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Ms B complained about failures in the care and treatment her partner received for leg wounds, including referral delays, inadequate dressings, and unjust removal from the practice.

Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust · P-004916

Decision 25 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Partly Upheld

AI-generated summary Mr A complained that the Trusts failed to identify during pregnancy that his child only had one kidney, which was distressing as treatment options were limited.

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust · P-004918

Decision 25 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mr. U complained about the Trust's management of his mother's nutrition, hydration, and the timing of a feeding tube, contributing to her death.

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust · P-004908

Decision 25 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Miss D complained the anaesthetist inappropriately administered a nerve block during her knee surgery without explaining the risks or obtaining her consent.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust · P-004917

Decision 25 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mrs. A complained about the Trust's failure to monitor her mother's nutrition/hydration, a missed call bell, lack of discharge discussion/care plan, and poor communication.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · P-004942

Decision 25 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Miss Y complained the Trust failed to offer non-surgical treatment for her loose teeth and gum disease, gave incorrect advice, and caused her trauma and anxiety.

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust · P-004902

Decision 25 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mr A complained about delayed and inadequate treatment for his son's alopecia areata, leading to worsening hair loss, impacting his son's mental health.

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust · P-004906

Decision 25 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mrs B complained about her gynaecology appointment where she believes she gave birth, and staff were unhelpful and dismissive, causing ongoing health issues.

Barts Health NHS Trust · P-004919

Decision 25 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Miss A complained the Trust repeatedly failed to provide her with safe, timely medication, causing risk of adrenal crisis and trauma.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group · P-004904

Decision 25 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mr R complained about his discharge from neurology, inappropriate management options, and failure to review past medical information, causing ongoing symptoms.